Overview

In this session, you will explore various aspects of the digital transition and how digital tools/resources can be used to enhance and transform current teaching practices for use in your school's digital innovation (coming SOON!).

Learning Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to:
  • Discuss potential digital learning challenges.
  • Reflect and articulate the value and challenges of effective learning experiences supported by TPACK and reflect on what the TPACK model will look like in their school/district.
  • Explore methods for enhancing and/or transforming technology.
  • Demonstrate understanding, effective use and integration of the ITES standards into classroom instruction.
  • Discuss and reflect on classroom management strategies.

Challenges for Digital Learning| 30 minutes

In this session, we will discuss potential challenges associated with digital learning. We will brainstorm possible solutions to many of these issues.


TPACK Review | 30 minutes

In this session, we will refresh our understanding of the "TPACK" model and how it can grow capacity targeted at planning, implementing, and assessing of digital learning activities.

BREAK | 10 minutes


Connect with ET (Enhancing and Transforming Instruction) | 60 minutes
In this session, we will discuss what lessons look like when they've been enhanced by the use of technology and what they look like when they've been transformed by the use of technology. You will explore a few ways to either enhance or transform pedagogy and discuss when to enhance and when to transform.

Connecting with ITES | 60 minutes

In this session, we will review required Information Technology Essential Standards and brainstorm ways to integrate these standards into classroom instruction with or without technology.

LUNCH | 45 minutes


Teaching with Technology| 60 minutes

In this session, you will explore ways to integrate technology into classroom practice; this can be a great way to strengthen engagement by linking students to a global audience, turning them into creators of digital media, and helping them practice collaboration skills that will prepare them for the future.

BREAK| 10 minutes


Managing a Technology-Enabled Classroom| 40 minutes

In this session, you will be expose to a variety of strategies for managing your technology-enabled classroom. You will then engage in a whole-group discussions to collaboratively address individual concerns about developing a safe and productive digital culture in your individual classroom.

Next Steps Discussion | 10 minutes

Here we'll discuss next steps following the day's sessions, including possible PLC goals and tech tool integration.


Reflection/Evaluation


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